Here are 5 of the most popular posts I wrote about FHIR in 2024.
Unsurprisingly, the top two posts are strong opinion pieces that generated a lot of comments and messages.
- HL7 to FHIR conversion is a pipe dream
So many organizations try to automate this conversion. No one ever succeeds.
https://darrendevitt.com/hl7-to-fhir-conversion-is-a-pipe-dream/ - FHIR is NOT a database
A common misunderstanding that leads to a host of unmet expectations.
https://darrendevitt.com/fhir-is-not-a-database/ - The quickest way to learn FHIR is to use FHIR
A short video where I walk through installing a FHIR server locally.
https://darrendevitt.com/if-youre-new-to-fhir-wheres-the-best-place-to-start/ - FHIR test data — 1,000 Patient Bundles
The best of Synthea’s R4 test data. The download link still works.
https://darrendevitt.com/fhir-patient-test-data/ - The CodeableConcept is THE most important FHIR data type
CodeableConcept == healthcare data. That’s why it’s so important.
https://darrendevitt.com/fhir-building-blocks-codeableconcepts/
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